Candidate Meet & Greet
Candidate Meet & Greet
Tue, Feb 7, 5:30 PM
Nando's PERi-PERi • Chicago, IL
Free
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Candidate Meet & Greet: Jim Ascot (34th Ward)
Get to know Democrat Jim Ascot, running to represent Chicago's new 34th Ward, encompassing the West Loop and portions of Downtown Chicago.
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Bond Collective - Fulton Market 1101 West Lake Street 2nd Floor - Entrance on Aberdeen Chicago, IL 60607
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About this event
The 2023 municipal elections in Chicago will determine leadership across the city, from mayor to aldermanic seats. Join us for our second in a series of candidate meet and greets.
Ascot Realty President & CEO Jim Ascot is running to represent the city's new 34th Ward as alderman. The newly-formed ward includes the West Loop, Fulton River District, Greektown, Little Italy, and the Loop. At age 9, Ascot immigrated to the United States from Greece, attending public schools and graduating from Lane Technical High School. He holds degrees from Bradley University and Columbia Pacific University.
Ascot, a Democrat, has served as President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, Chairman of the Lane Tech Local School Council, Chairman of the 2022 Greek Heritage Parade, and Chairman of the State of Illinois Election Day Voter Registration Commission.
His top priorities as alderman include:
- Eliminating homelessness
- Reducing crime
- Improving quality of life
- Efficient government services
Beverages will be provided.
Related event: Candidate Meet & Greet: Bill Conway (34th Ward)
As a nonpartisan, nonprofit group, the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) works to educate our neighbors on key local issues and events, including the upcoming 2023 city elections. We do not endorse or support any candidates for public office.